Special Spirit souls by Madhu Mangal das
Today on the 5th day of Srila Prabhupada's December Book Marathon, I was having a bit of a struggle, as less people were taking Srila Prabhupada's books – I approached one person in desperation of Srila Prabhuapada's mercy, I introduced myself and said, "My spiritual master has told me to distribute these books. He told me that if I distribute these books sincerely to whom ever I meet, I will attain spiritual perfection, I am just sincerely trying to follow his orders to the best of my ability." On hearing what I said they become interested in Srila Prabhupada's books take some and give a nice donation. I also turn to the back cover and show them Srila Prabhupada's picture and say, "This is my spiritual grandfather, in these books he is presenting Krsna as the supreme personality of Godhead. These books have made people from all over the world devotees of Krsna." They like to hear that and automatically become interested in Srila Prabhupada's books. Then I say, "Is it not wonderful, that two people who do not know each other from a bar of soap can be the best of friends. Today you and I have proved to the rest of the world that friendship costs nothing, would the world not be a better place if more people could be like you and me." They agree and become very sincere. After I have given Srila Prabhupada's books, I give them a big hug and whisper into their ears, '"How did you become such a special spirit soul?" Each fortunate soul who takes one of Srila Prabhupada's books is a very rare soul, I am trying to show my appreciation for the little service they have done for him.
Yours in the service of Lord Sri Krsna and His devotees,
Hare Krsna,
Madhumangala das.
